Blood Drive in honor of Bobby Natalini Jr.

Bobby Natalini Jr. was from East Norriton and attended Norristown Area High School. After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, Bobby received multiple blood transfusions. The blood he received from anonymous donors granted him more time with family and friends during his three year battle with the disease. Bobby passed away in 2002, just 2 months before his 18th birthday. For the past 15 years, the Natalini Family has been hosting a blood drive in honor of Bobby the day before Thanksgiving. Join us this year as we celebrate Bobby with the 16th Annual Blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at St. Titus Church, 3006 Keenwood Road, East Norriton, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

BKHS Class OF 1978 to hold 40th reunion

Bishop Kenrick High school Class of 1978 will hold its 40th reunion Saturday, November 24th at PJ Whelihan’s on DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell.

Cost is $25 per person, which includes food, music and fun. Cash bar.

For more information contact kellyconnersford@ yahoo.com; kathyopperman@hotmail.com; kmspitko@gmail.com or jstone6075@aol.com.

Lower Providence tree lighting ceremony

Friday, Dec. 7: Join Lower Providence for an evening of old-fashioned fun as the township hosts its 10th annual Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Township complex, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville. Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman will be on hand to pose for photos as everyone waits for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive by fire truck. Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the crowd in counting down the lighting of the impressive 50’ tree. Once the tree is lit, it’s off for a visit and photo with Santa in the Winter Wonderland area, where the bocce pavilion has been transformed by sparkling decorations, toy trains, and holiday scenes. The evening will also feature sounds of the season presented by the Arcola Intermediate Unit Select Chorus, “reindeer games” – carnival activities for all ages, and hot chocolate, cookies and refreshments compliments of the Lower Providence Optimist Club and local businesses.

NFD 5th annual Santa Express set to ride Reindeer Romp at the Farm Park

Participants will learn about reindeer and other animals of the far north during this seasonal program, Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. Differences between reindeer, caribou, Norristown Fire Department elk, moose, and our local is gearing up for white-tailed deer will be its fifth annual Santa Express, discussed. Children will scheduled for December hear a story, play active 22 from 10:30 a.m. reindeer games, and make to 1:30 p.m. To be eligible a reindeer craft. Meet in the fill out the registration Salt Wing. This program is form (http://norristownfire.org/5th-annual-santaexpress/). appropriate for children ages three and up accompanied Gifts may be by an adult. The cost is dropped off at Norristown $5.00 per child. Pre-registration Municipal Hall lobby at is required. To preregister 235 East Airy Street, Norristown please call Norristown between 9 a.m. Farm Park (610) 2700215 and 4 p.m. from December or email: rking2@ 17 through Dec. 21. montcopa.org

SUBMITTED PHOTO Lower Providence for an evening of old-fashioned fun as the township hosts its 10th annual Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Township complex, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville.